O.O.M (ORDER OF MASS) VOL. 1

"O.O.M (Order of Mass) Vol. 1" is a remarkable and expansive collection of Mass parts composed and compiled by Obioha Ogbonna, alongside contributing composers like Charles Onwubuya, Emre Matthew, Martins Asogwa, and Victus Eze. Designed to equip a choir for almost any liturgical occasion, this volume brings together fifteen different settings of the Kyrie, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei, spanning eight languages including English, Latin, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Urhobo, Esan, and Gade.

For a choirmaster or worship leader, having a resource like this is invaluable. It allows the choir to seamlessly adapt to the cultural tone of a specific Sunday or feast day. Whether the congregation is lifting their voices to the solemn Latin "Sanctus," swaying to the rhythmic Hausa "Mai Tsarki," or praying for peace with the Yoruba "Ọdọ Aguntan," the arrangements remain deeply reverent and rooted in the Catholic liturgical tradition.

The inclusion of full instrumentation for many of the pieces—from classical strings to traditional percussion like the ogene, ekwe, and talking drum—gives choirs the flexibility to perform these parts with full orchestral and indigenous backing. It is a true celebration of the universal Church expressing its faith through the diverse musical languages of Nigeria.